WPS Hyperlink is the link insertion feature in WPS Spreadsheet on Android; it includes 4 core tasks, with 4 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 4 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 4 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Hyperlink lets you add clickable destinations to cells in WPS Spreadsheet on Android so you can open related content more quickly inside or outside the current sheet. It currently supports four hyperlink types: web page, place in this document, email address, and local file.
Key uses include:
- Add a website address to a cell for quick reference sharing.
- Jump to a target worksheet or cell inside the same file for faster navigation.
- Start an email from a linked address when follow-up is needed.
- Connect a local file to spreadsheet content for mobile review.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An Android device that can run WPS Office normally |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office |
| Network | An internet connection is recommended when opening web targets or online content |
| Other | The target file must remain accessible on the device when using a local file link |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Post-install check | Open WPS Office, open a spreadsheet, then go to Tools > Insert and confirm that the Hyperlink entry is available |
Source: WPS download center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports four hyperlink types in spreadsheet cells on Android: web page, place in this document, email address, and local file. | Excel supports links in worksheet cells or objects to existing files, web pages, places in a workbook, and email addresses. | Google Sheets supports links to URLs, email addresses, and cell ranges in a spreadsheet. | Notion supports links to pages, blocks, and web pages, with a stronger focus on workspace navigation than spreadsheet-cell linking. | Acrobat supports adding links in PDFs to web pages and destinations, mainly for PDF page content rather than spreadsheet cells. |
| WPS Advantages | Advantage: four common hyperlink types are available directly in the Android spreadsheet workflow. Distinct: it combines in-sheet navigation with links to external resources and local files in one entry point. | Compared with WPS: Excel offers broad hyperlink options, but the cited guidance is centered on desktop worksheet workflows. | Compared with WPS: Google Sheets clearly covers URLs, email addresses, and cell-range links, while local file linking in spreadsheet cells is less emphasized in the cited page. | Compared with WPS: Notion is stronger for page-to-page and block linking, but it is not centered on multi-type hyperlinks inside spreadsheet cells. | Compared with WPS: Acrobat link tools are designed for PDF reading and editing scenarios rather than spreadsheet collaboration. |
| Official Source | — | Work with links in Excel | Work with links & bookmarks | Links & backlinks | Add links to PDFs in Acrobat |
Overall Conclusion
WPS Hyperlink fits Android spreadsheet editing well when you need quick jumps inside a workbook or fast access to web, email, and local file targets from a cell. For mobile spreadsheet workflows that focus on lightweight navigation and reference linking, it covers the main day-to-day needs.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Pain Point | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Share web references | Students, sales teams, project members | A spreadsheet needs direct access to reference websites | Insert a web page hyperlink in a cell |
| 2 | Jump to a target worksheet | Data organizers | It takes time to locate a target area in a long workbook | Insert a place-in-document hyperlink |
| 3 | Start email follow-up | Admin, support, business users | Contact details need to be launched quickly from a sheet | Insert an email hyperlink |
| 4 | Connect local attachments | Mobile office users | Spreadsheet data and local materials are stored separately | Insert a local file hyperlink |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
| Feature | Free | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Basic hyperlink insertion | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Basic PDF features | ✅ Available | ✅ Available |
| Cloud storage | 1 GB | 20 GB |
| Template downloads | Limited | More advanced templates |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday spreadsheet editing and hyperlink insertion | Free | Basic hyperlink tasks are available directly |
| More cloud storage and broader document benefits | WPS Premium | Suitable for users who work across devices more often |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership page: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page